Doesn't it seem unrealistic? I mean, say a plane drops a bomb on your house, and then you say, "I really LOVE that pilot!"
2006-08-08 02:41:47 · 18 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I've never been able to sustain anger or resentment, no matter what the person has done to me. Past a certain point of anger, it all dissolves into my feeling sorry for the person. I forgive easily. I can't hate anybody, and can't even dislike someone in any lasting way. I'm not a Christian -- I'm a Reincarnationist / Deist -- and my understanding or forgiving nature comes from within me, not as the result of any "religious" teaching.
2006-08-08 02:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently, those who came before me in my family line did. I am a combination of many people who did not get along. People who came together when history says that would be quite unlikely... English, Irish, German, Prussian.... even religion: Catholic, Prodistant AND older aunts were Jewish, but that was not known until shortly before they passed. As geneology is researched, there seems to be more. I am made from a bunch of people that history says didn't get along, EXACTLY when it is said they did not.
On a closer scale: I am a Yankee who married one from Dixie. A
Catholic who married one from Church of Christ. While I am not still with this man, two very wonderful and loving young people were created from this union.
2006-08-08 10:01:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mikki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We're not told to "have warm fuzzy feelings" about anybody. We're told to want the best for others.
Using your example, I could hope that the pilot stops dropping bombs on innocent people. I could hope that he'd turn away from his actions. I don't have to want to see him again.
2006-08-08 09:49:44 · answer #3 · answered by flyersbiblepreacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus had that kind of love for those who tortured him and put him to death for he prayed to his Father in heaven to forgive them, for they did not know what they were doing. We must have what is called "agape " love for all mankind, including those who persecute us. This is "agape " love: "Love (agape) is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." (1 Corinthians Chapter 13, verses 4-8)
Though it may seem difficult, Christians must show love for others, for hatred has no place among true believers. We must hate the bad things that people do, but never the person doing them.
We can pray for those who are wicked just as Jesus did. In this way we follow his example.
2006-08-08 10:34:02 · answer #4 · answered by Micah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it really works that way. That saying doesn't mean that you should LOVE your enemy like you love your friends. It means you should try to pity your enemy rather than seek vengeance, because vengeance is meaningless and will get you nowhere. Blessed be.
2006-08-08 10:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by Maria Isabel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love my enemies. Atheists laugh at me and still I love them enough to pray for the best in their life. i am working on loving members of my family that have especially targeted me out for my relationship with Christ, and I am really working on loving them. It's not easy. But it sure is right.
2006-08-08 09:47:13 · answer #6 · answered by Alicia A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the point is that it is hard. If we can overcome our anger, and learn to love our enemies, we will be closer to Him. Yes, it's extremely hard, I haven't gotten there yet either. For me, the worst would be child molesters, just have the hardest time trying to pray for those monsters.
2006-08-08 09:46:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love my enemies, well i have always love everyone include my enemies !!Yet at the same time i had always been to keep my friends close and my enemies closer.Yes it's a saying but the words of that saying is true so yea you do love your everyone including them!!
2006-08-08 09:49:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love is a strong word...a little too strong for my taste(s) so I respect and make efforts to understand my enemy. In that way perhaps we can over come the enmity and become neutral. PEACE!
2006-08-08 09:45:55 · answer #9 · answered by thebigm57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loving them does not mean interacting with and having a relationship. Loving them as though God loves them, even though they persecute you. Every body on this planet is loved by God no matter what they do. Although you may dislike what is being said/done by your "enemy/persecutor", you don't attack and hate them. As Jesus said before He died for us, and was persecuted, "Forgive them Lord, for they know not what they do."
2006-08-08 09:54:09 · answer #10 · answered by planetjanetjesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋